Scotty WH Daily Press Briefing coming (it's now 12:47 est)

[soothsayer]

Link is up on www.whitehouse.gov

[The Witch]

1. Dayum, he's back?

I promised new bingo cards ages ago and never delivered... sigh

[liveoaktx]

2. Will be on Cspan2

[LeftNYC]

3. Oh great...Its lunch time! nt

[soothsayer]

4. I've got audio but no video (reporters milling around, it's 12:55)

[soothsayer]

5. video on! just gave the 2 minute warning? 12:57

[Zynx]

6. His daily shit on the nation.

He's scum.

[DainBramaged]

112. He went ballistic and got CAUGHT in a vise

He was asked about the leaking of classified information about the secret prisons and went into his blah blah blah speech about taking the leaking of classified information seriously,

WHICH MEANS HE INDIRECTLY CONFIRMED THERE ARE SECRET PRISONS AND THEY ARE TORTURING PEOPLE.

Which also means Scottie is gonna have a head explosion over this. Too much info, too many lies to keep track of now.

[soothsayer]

7. on tv on cspan 2, too. underway!

[EFerrari]

8. I've missed him.

He makes me laugh just by standing there any more.
:rofl:

[soothsayer]

9. prez pleased with trip, now on to asia. first question:

does the prez know about or approve of the probe of the cia leak?

A. we just found out about it

q. do you think it's a good idea?

a. well leaking classified info is serious.

[soothsayer]

13. prez directed meirs and card to give refresher briefings to wh

and to agencies that work with WH like OMB (i think)

WH staff knows what is expected of them. ethics rules, rules handling the classified info

8 hour briefings this week, going alphabetically (?), overview of ethics, properly handling of classified info, how material is declassified, badges showing secrty clrances, the situation room, proper disposal and handling of classified info, rules and laws regarding classified info, how long things are classified for, how they are classified and by whom

[sabra]

10. asking about the new repug "leakgate"

[sabra]

12. asking about the ethics refresher courses LOL

[Skidmore]

11. * is going to be travelling to other countries next week?

Boy, he's sure on the road a lot these days. He didn't go anywhere but the ranch and Camp David for the first year of his first term and then basically hung out in DC after 9/11 cause he's chicken doo.

[warrens]

109. Japan, Korea and Hong Kong, I believe

[me b zola]

14. What a farce!

If these guys don't know how to handle classified info, they don't belong in the WH, and they shouldn't have security clearence.

[soothsayer]

15. Q. where are the briefings held? A. new exec office bldg

[soothsayer]

16. is this a response to the indictment? A. You're asking me to

comment on an ongoing investigation

tried to ask about rove, same response

[enid602]

17. chemical weapons

Think anyone will ask him about Fallujah/White Phosphorus/Sgrena? Should be fair game, as there's not ongoing investigation. Probably never will be.

[soothsayer]

Q. should rove have his security clearance while under investigatio

A. not gonna' answer

[sabra]

18. scotty: this is a serious matter, on going investigation

blah blah blah

[sabra]

22. Scotty and Helen Thomas duking it out over torture

go Helen!

[ObaMania]

19. Anyone ask about the classes people at the WH have to take RE:

handling classified/secret info?

[Ioo]

20. On going investigation

On going investigation
On going investigation
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On going investigation

On going investigation


On going investigation
On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation
On going investigation On going investigation

On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation


On going investigation

On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation
On going investigation
On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation On going investigation


On going investigation On going investigation
On going investigation

[Catamount]

110. Did you know there was 'an ongoing ' investigation?

:loveya:

[soothsayer]

21. Q. does bush have complete confidence in rove? Q. now helen

asking about torture and cheney

scotty is practically yelling!

[Skidmore]

24. Helen, on Bill Maher's show: "They don't like me."

God love this fine and brave woman.

[cyberpj]

29. She has a wonderful sense of humor -

and I envy her patience in the face of this fascism.

I guess she's been through it all enough to wait it out.

[underpants]

23. He's getting a hard time from that little old lady again

"That is an answer!"

[Skidmore]

27. He's been practicing that one for a few days and he has to

get it all out.

[Brotherjohn]

34. But it's not an answer. She asked if Cheney asked for an exemption on...

... the torture issue.

He kept saying "Bush says no toture!"

He finally said that's not what Cheney is doing. But the press room isn't buying it. They're not letting it drop. They see the hypocrisy (well, the lie) about Bush saying "we do not torture".

He's going on about bad guys we've gotten... so F'n what!

[sabra]

25. Scotty is getting peeved, invoked September 11 bs

he is going a little berserk

[soothsayer]

26. Helen: is cheney asking for an exemption? yes or no? Scotty

being a real dick to her again, saying 'you don't want the american people to hear our answer' she says 'yes or no?' he says 'islamic radicals are trying to kill us, the prez says he told everyone in gov not to torture.

helen--so why is cheney asking for an exemption?

[buzzard]

28. As usual no answer lying SOB.

[Ioo]

30. Boo - September 11th, Terror terror terror, BIRD FLU!

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

31. seems like they have cut off the sound

so you can't hear the questions.

[sabra]

32. Scotty: these are dangerous killers

he's flipping out LOL - this is good.

[soothsayer]

40. helen really gets under his skin! huzzah for the others for piling on!

[soothsayer]

33. so why does the cia need an exemption on this? scotty: you bet

when we capture bad guys we want to find out stuff to prevent an attack, but we do so within the laws. these are dangerous killers

helen: but ARE YOU asking for an exemption on torture? snotty: no

bill: so what does the CIA want to do to these people?

snotty: some of you in this room, some of you in the front row, have a different view

[soothsayer]

35. will the prez pledge not to pardon scooter? not gonna answer

[Skidmore]

36. Why does the VP have to lobby on this if the laws are on the book

Ask the VP's office---Scotty.

OOOOO

[Ioo]

37. What a Shithead - he is slimmy as hell!

[Epiphany4z]

38. Does anybody

at one of these briefings ever really get there Question answered? What is the point ?

[buzzard]

I don't think so he has mastered the art of evasion.

[seabeyond]

44. he hasnt mastered anything adn fools no one. just as bushco liars

arent good liars, they just stand true to, keep repeating the lie. they fool no one

[Brotherjohn]

48. Exactly. They're not buying it. They're done with him, and do this only...

... for ritual now.

I realized that when they all broke out laughing at one of his answers the other week.

Hopefully, they'll decide they have to go out and dig up their own news now.

[sabra]

39. Will * pardon Libby?

bam, Scotty is really getting rattled.

[Brotherjohn]

41. Scotty's about to start crying, I think. (nt)

[sabra]

43. sure seemed that way.

kinda feel bad for the fool :-)

[buzzard]

46. I don't feel the least bit sorry for him he knew what the job entailed

before taking it.

[Poll_Blind]

42. They're eating him alive! Good! n/t

PB

[soothsayer]

45. Q. so are there other steps besides ethics classes? A. well right

now this is it (mandatory for all wh staff)

[soothsayer]

47. When people took this class originally, did they have to sign

something saying they understand it?

A. longwinded yes

Q. so do they acknowledge that there are consequences if you do something wrong?

A. evasive non-answer

[soothsayer]

49. any message re: what's going on in france? a. americans should

look to the state dept advisories. ask france what they're doing about their riots

[Brotherjohn]

57. Ask France. Ask Australia. Ask the VP's office. Don't ask me! I'm just...

... the Press Secretary.

[uppityperson]

113. (ongoing investigation)

[Allenberg]

50. Why is it so hard for Scotty to say

that prior to issuance of a security clearance, you're issued a lifetime binding Non-Disclosure Agreement? I had to sign another one when I forefited my clearance when I got out of intelligence.

[Allenberg]

51. Also, worded into it

is the threat of jailtime and fines for violating the NDA.

[pimpbot]

52. CNN had it on for like 3 minutes, then cutaway when scotty started crying

Helen was grilling his ass. Then they abruptly cutaway to talk about the NEW WAR CAMPAIGN IN IRAQ.. HOOORAH!

puke.

[burythehatchet]

108. noticed that as well

CNN shows it true colors. Worse than Faux.

[LeftNYC]

53. I almost feel for Scotty...

His job is to stand up there everyday and lie and spout talking points, while his bosses sit back and say nothing. He cant be sleeping well, but you hang around the wrong people and you get burned. Sorry Scotty McMuffins.

[cyberpj]

54. No one is mentioning the Italian documentary, could it be THEY don't know?

Not the first time DU had the news well before media I guess.

[Skidmore]

55. Victoria Jones--Is the VP office operating independently?

referring back to an earlier comment by Scottie for the press to ask the VP's office.

[underpants]

60. There was a chilling silence there for a second

Oooh follow up.

"WE need to hear from you"

[soothsayer]

56. victoria jones: you said to ask the vp's office about the torture

lobbying, are you saying vp is acting independently from the prez?

A. i was saying that helen's question was wrong, we are against torture. i'd welcome an oppty to talk about this uninterupted re: what we're doing to protect the americans, 9-11 killed 3000 innocents, prez decided we would go on the offensive and use all available tools, etc, spread peace in the middle east, blah blah barf

[itzamirakul]

70. "You're showboating for the camera" to reporter from National Urban

Radio. she was trying to get info about Cheney too.

Scotty can't answer for Cheney any more? Cheney has his own pr spokesperson?

[LeftNYC]

111. Scottie losing his cool...nt

[oasis]

58. Scotty sticking to his script. "We're bringing freedom to the middle east,

blah, blah". He's a tool and and a fool.

[oasis]

68. Scotty tells April that she's showboating for the cameras. What a

condescending asshole.

[sabra]

59. Scotty is lying and bull shitting and envoking 9/11 like

a madman regarding torture...

[underpants]

65. Scotty "WE ..DO ... NOT... TORTURE!" "Then what is the VP doing?"

You can keep showboating for the camera but...

WOW

[Name removed]

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[Skidmore]

64. Is that April?

Wow! She's really giving it to him. Really demanding an answer.

[soothsayer]

62. victoria: so when you say you'll do what is necessary, does that

include....?

A. within our laws and beliefs

Q. helen: why won't you answer about torture

Q. black lady, April: why don't you answer? you're at the podium, vp is under the prez, so answer already

A. terraists still seek to do us harm.

Q. so the vp wants torture?

A. no he doesn't

Q. then what does he want?

A. you can keep showboating for the cameras...

[pimpbot]

69. This is awesome! They are YELLING at scotty ahhahaa

Scotty yelling back "You're just showboating for the cameras". What a dope. If I ever saw him in a crosswalk I wouldn't slow down.. Is that wrong?

[soothsayer]

72. yes, you'll get a ticket for hitting him in a crosswalk. maybe on

the sidewalk?

[pimpbot]

78. Drive-by biking :)

I hear its dangerous walking around on the sidewalks of DC.. hehehe.

[earthboundmisfit]

96. You'll get a ticket for littering if you do.

I believe the maximum fine would apply in this case...

[stop the bleeding]

63. Man o Man this is heated !!!!! n/t

[sabra]

66. Scotty to April (reporter): keep show boating for the camera

Unbelievable!!!

[Ioo]

67. GRILLING AND YELLING I love it!

[SoCalDem]

71. OOH.. He's the new and improved.. EXTRA SnottieScottie today

with chunks and lemons scented:)

[sabra]

74. LOL - nice.

[sabra]

73. Scotty: "we are about values and laws"

huh? the values of torture?

[sabra]

75. crazy Lester up now...

[Loonman]

76. One non-answer after another.

Good thing he's getting grilled.

[soothsayer]

77. les: irs threatening to pull exemption for some church because

the retired pastor said jesus wouldn't vote for bush, so does the prez support this?

A. i don't think he gets into this

[seabeyond]

80. i am so happpppy someone in media is talking this

get this liberal minister, get all the fundies.... the whole southern baptist convention of churches who told ministers to tell sheep they will go to hell if they vote for kerry

[Epiphany4z]

81. Can't George just

just ask Jesus's dad? I am told he has a direct line.

[Brotherjohn]

82. & he answered "the prez doesn't get involved in decisions by the church".

It's NOT, moron. It's a decision made by the IRS!

Guess he's still rattled by the torture Qs.

[Norquist Nemesis]

91. Les????

Les?????? :rofl:

[NightOwwl]

79. Holy cripes!

They have turned! They are in full-out attack of the Bush Administration.

Len asking about the IRS auditing the church that gave the "anti-Bush" speech!!!

:wow:

[Skidmore]

83. Have you ever....told yourself that Austin is nice this time of year?

Who asked that?

[Norquist Nemesis]

86. And all Scotty does is invoke 9/11! n/t

[pimpbot]

87. TERRA TERRA TERRA 911 911 911 3000 people DEAD DEAD DEAD

Omg its worse than a broken record.

[sabra]

84. reporter: do you ever ask your self is this worth is, Austin looks good

this time a year. Scotty flushed :-)

[jane_pippin]

98. As in, "Why don't you pack it in already Scotty?" Really?!

I'm stuck at work with no sound on my computer but this sounds like one I'll have to watch when I get home.

[sabra]

100. oh it was a classic, he almost got really worked up during

an exchange with Hellen Thomas and David Gregory.

[jane_pippin]

101. Great! I love that those two are so tenacious.

I can't wait to see it.

[Ioo]

85. Scotty - We must remind America that the Boogie man is out to get them

[Brotherjohn]

88. Why don't they just cart Robbie the Robot out? (Scottie the Robot?)...

... Danger U.S. citizens! Danger U.S. citizens!

Al Qaeda, burd flu, Al Qaeda!!

[underpants]

90. Lester sounds like he is arguing with reporters

notice I didn't say "other reporters"

[SoCalDem]

102. I wish they could clean house, and get the shills out of there

There are reporters there (and I use the term loosely) who do NOT belong..
some are there as "relief valves" for when SnottieScottie gets into trouble. Their questions are almost predictable and have NO bearing on most of what's going on. They chose the foreign press people who had the most pronounced accents, and half the time I cannot even understand what they are asking...SS doesn;t either, because he generally just gives them generic blah-blah for an answer.

There are only a few in there who truly should be there

[Dinger]

89. Please God, Tell Me This Will Replay when I Get Home! nt

[Theres-a]

104. It should be

I'm going to have to watch later,too.I hope it's not edited!http://www.whitehouse.gov/

[Ioo]

92. Done!

[soothsayer]

93. And he's gone!

[sabra]

94. that was fun, let's do it again some time :-)

peace.

[w8liftinglady]

95. Twenty questions-no answers...

Not one answer-

[sabra]

he did tell one reporter to go look something up on the WH website?

:wtf:

[Brotherjohn]

99. And ask France, and Australia, and the VP's office, and Canada, and...

... a slew of other agencies and/or countries.

But for goodness sake, don't ask ME! I'm just the Press Secretary!

[w8liftinglady]

103. LOL-I stand corrected..

[Reciprocity]

97. Someone asked Scotty if Austin looks good this time of year to him.

[Brotherjohn]

105. They might as well have said: "Dat's a nice podium youse got there Scotty"

"It'd be a shame if anything were to happen to it!"

Message: The jig is up. You can expect this kind of treatment for the remainder of your term.

[ananda]

106. Well..

Austin -is- nice this time of year. lol

[butterfly77]

107. who is lester ...

and did he ever answer april or did she get a chance to follow up?

[Nightjock]

114. Where can I see the replay?!

I missed it! I was out voting.

[hang a left]

115. The link in the OP

But I just checked, it is not up yet.

[helderheid]

116. I'm watching it now - go to c-span.org

www.c-span.org look under recent programs :)

[hang a left]

117. Thanks

Watching now.

[helderheid]

118. Poor guy needs a xanax

[Gold Metal Flake]

119. Thanks to all for this outstanding play-by-play!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :yourock: :applause: :toast: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:patriot:

[struggle4progress]

120. Q Scott, the President was asked about an apology to the Wilson

family, and he did not answer it. And if -- I'm wondering if that non-answer goes to the fact that an apology would be under review right now from the administration.

MR. McCLELLAN: It goes to the fact that there's an ongoing investigation and legal proceeding, and we're not going to have any further discussion of it while it is ongoing.

Q So are you saying an apology would compromise the investigation?

MR. McCLELLAN: I don't know how I could make it more clear, in terms of our response to questions relating to an ongoing investigation. <snip>

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